Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: Juicy Flavor for All
Discover the deliciousness of grilled salsa verde pepper jack chicken, a flavorful dish perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the spice mixture on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- During the last minute of grilling, top each chicken breast with salsa verde and sprinkle with pepper jack cheese.
- Close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa verde for a few hours before grilling.
- Serve with a side of rice or in tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 34 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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